Author Archives: Dave Noble

Birds at Bicentennial Park – 4 November 2019

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent a fair part of the day at Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay photographing the birds. Here are some photos –

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Greenway Bird Survey – 2 November 2019

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Dave Noble

I joined the local Greenway Bird Group (part of the Inner West Environment Group) for their monthly bird survey along part of the Greenway near Waratah Mills Station. Here are some more of the birds that were spotted –

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Malabar Headland – 1 November 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

The passing whales at Malabar Headland are declining in number, but the juvenile Peregrine Falcons are still putting on some amazing displays of flying. And a few Sea Eagles and Kestrels add to the show. On the way out, I … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Heritage Walk – 31 October 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another walk I did with Bob, in a series to try and locate some Aboriginal heritage sites in the Blue Mountains. In particular, on the trip we were looking for cave art. We had done some research into … Continue reading →

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Berowra to Mt Kuring-gai Walk – 30 October 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

I once again joined Brian Everingham on one his walks for the National Parks Association. This one was from Berowra to Cowan Creek and then and ascent to Mt Kuring-gai. In the party was Brian, Sue, Paul, Valerie, Amanda, Andrew … Continue reading →

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Birds at Warriewood – 29 October 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant day spent at Warriewood photographing the birdlife. I caught a B-line bus up the Northern Beaches, and on the walk to Warriewood Wetlands I ran into Jan, who was also visiting the area photographing the birds. … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 28 October 2019

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Dave Noble

The previous day had been most interesting. The next day I would be in Maroubra Junction during the middle of the day, so decided to make a return visit that afternoon. This time I started from the Malabar side and … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 27 October 2019

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another interesting day spent out on Malabar Healdand. Again, my main motivation was to photograph the juvenile Peregrine Falcons while they are still close to their nest area. In particular I was after photos of two or three … Continue reading →

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Nature at Oatley Park – 26 October 2019

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was another very pleasant day wandering around Oatley Park with my camera. I saw quite a few birds and also some nice orchids. I started by visited the wetlands at Lime Kiln Bay. I saw a nice lot of … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains Canyoning – 24 October 2019

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

Warm weather means the canyoning season has arrived. Bob and myself were headed up the mountains to visit a fairly short canyon. I had heard about the canyon from another canyoner. They had wanted to know if I knew about … Continue reading →

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